YouTube, Snap, TikTok settle school district’s social media addiction claims
Alphabet's YouTube, Snap and TikTok have reached settlements in the first case set for trial in litigation involving social media addiction claims.
Students awarded scholarships through Courting Art Baltimore
The District Court in Baltimore City has announced the Courting Art Baltimore contest’s 20 finalists and 10 winners, featuring artwork showcasing the talent of Baltimore high school youth that connects the legal and local communities in the city.
Trans woman excluded from fencing tournament at UMD, files complaint
A woman filed a civil rights complaint after being excluded from a fencing competition at the University of Maryland, College Park because she is transgender.
McDaniel to offer new STEM majors in fall 2027
McDaniel College announced it will offer new undergraduate majors in astrophysics, astronomy and engineering mechanics in fall 2027.
Top 100 Women Scholarship winner leads with purpose, from McDaniel to Annapolis
When Nicki James arrived at McDaniel College four years ago, she knew she wanted to help people. She has spent her time at McDaniel doing exactly that — and then some.
How AI misconduct cases are handled across Maryland campuses
Maryland universities vary in handling AI misconduct, relying on faculty discretion and broader academic integrity policies amid evolving AI use in education.
Law and MBA graduates earn more if classes are racially diverse, study shows
A study finds law and MBA graduates from racially diverse cohorts earn 1.5% to 3% higher starting salaries, benefiting all students.
MoCo sickle cell patient makes MD history
A Silver Spring woman with sickle cell disease has become the first adult patient with the condition in Maryland to receive FDA-approved gene therapy.
HBCUs in MD join group teaming up to pursue top research status
Two historically Black colleges and universities in Maryland are among 15 that have united to pursue the nation’s highest research status in partnership with leading research universities.
CCBC to break ground on Welding and Trades Center
The Community College of Baltimore County will hold a groundbreaking for its Welding and Trades Center on April 29 at its Dundalk campus.
Supreme Court rejects Florida school gender-identity policy challenge
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear another bid by parents to sue a public school district over actions by teachers and officials to support the gender identity of students.
UMES vet school: Where does accreditation stand?
The University of Maryland, Eastern Shore’s planned school of veterinary medicine is preparing to complete its next major step toward accreditation status.

















